Arun Kendall, Author at Backseat Mafia

Track: The beginning and the end – Snakeheads release the visceral single ‘Temptation’ ahead of debut and final album ‘Belconnen Highs’.

Snakeheads have a long and storied history centering around the friendships between two iconic grass roots indie musicians, one’s untimely death and the other’s relentless pursuit to bring to fruition…

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Premiere: Christopher Coleman & the Soft Knees Band emerge from the Tasmanian wilderness and unfurl the gorgeous and compassionate ‘Never Wanna Get Over This’ with news of an album on the way.

Christopher Coleman is the uncrowned poet laureate of Lutruwita/Tasmania and indeed the southern hemisphere with his heart rending lyricism delivered over the most ethereal instrumentation, and we are therefore absolutely…

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Album Review: Brisbane’s Tape/Off unveil a magnum opus in the epic new album ‘Fort Sensible’ ahead of national tour.

Listening to the new album by Tape/Off is like journeying across the wide open landscapes of Australia where the scenery dramatically changes and yet remains breathtaking and stunning throughout. And…

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Album Review: ‘After The Flood’ is a magnificent collaboration between legends Ed Kuepper and Jim White that glows with a passion.

Following a thrilling tour last year between the two icons of Australian indie music, Ed Kuepper and Jim White have released ‘After The Flood’ on 21 March through Remote Control Records. Kuepper has also announced…

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Track: Sydney’s Daily Toll deliver an über cool spoken word track ‘Killincs’ ahead of debut album.

Sydney trio Daily Toll have announced the release of their debut album ‘A Profound Non-Event’ through Tough Love Records, and to give us a taste of what to expect, unveiled…

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Album Review: Haters debut with ‘Non-Violent’ – a raw and abrasive delight that soars with passion and melody.

In the words of a poetic messiah, haters are going to hate, but here at Backseat Mafia’s antipodean outpost we love the new album ‘Non-Violent’ from Queensland’s indie punk band…

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News: New Zealand’s Ringlets announce new album and unveil shimmering single ‘Heavenly Wheel’ through Flying Nun/Leather Jacket Records.

New Zealand’s Ringlets have announced the release of their second album, endearingly entitled ‘The Lord Is My German Shepherd (Time For Walkies)’ for 27 June 2025, and unveiled the first…

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Track: Tom Nethersole releases achingly beautiful track ‘Ardmona Road’ on the exquisite joys of first love.

Tom Nethersole has captured in his new single ‘Ardmona Road’ that blush of first love – that exquisite feeling that blends both vulnerability and hope, the euphoric passion and joy.…

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News: Deep Sea Arcade return with announcement of album and tour with shimmering new single ‘No Direction’ to set the scene.

Deep Sea Arcade are back with a new single ‘No Direction’ ahead of an album and tour later this year. This follows a turbulent time following the loss of co-founder…

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Track: ‘Run’ – YAGKI sets off at a turbo-charged pace in another anthemic winner, with live dates ahead.

A permanent fixture here at the antipodean outpost of Backseat Mafia, the irrepressible YAGKI (the moniker of multi-talented Sarah Yagki) is back at a shimmering tilt with her new single…

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